The Papers of Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 1852-1965 | Luther College Archives
Collection Overview
Title: The Papers of Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 1852-1965
ID: LCA/RG15/Preus, J C
Primary Creator: Preus, J. C. K. (Johan Carl Keyser) (1881-1983)
Extent: 27.0 Linear Feet. More info below.
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Biographical Note
Administrative Information
Repository: Luther College Archives
Alternate Extent Statement: 37 boxes
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Preferred Citation: Cite unpublished materials: Johan Carl Keyser Preus Papers, RG15 Manuscripts, Luther College Archives, Decorah, Iowa
Finding Aid Revision History:
6/15/24: Abby Bates updated copyright policy link.
11/25/19: EC updated the preferred citation.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: California Lutheran College Materials, Stained Glass Window Materials, Articles, Publications, and History of the Lutheran Church, 1940-1963],
[Box 2: Correspondence, Scrapbooks, 1855-1975],
[Box 3: Scrapbooks, 1920s-1930s, 1933, 1939],
[Box 4: Linka Preus Diaries, 1851],
[Box 5: Magnifier, undated],
[Box 6: Books, 1909-1977],
[Box 7: News Articles/Brochures, 1943-1987],
[Box 8: Photos, Notes, Correspondence, 1875-1950],
[Box 9: Correspondence, Bills, Translations, 1854-1977],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1813-1881],
[Box 11: Books],
[Box 12: Correspondence, Notes, Bible, 1844-1958],
[Box 13: Church Related Articles, 1935-1978],
[Box 14: Letters and Cards from J. C. K. Preus's 100th Birthday and Funeral, and Soviet Union Magazines, 1884-1989],
[Box 15: Scrapbooks and Diaries, 1851-1956],
[Box 16: "Livsbilleder" and Schedules, 1867-1929],
[Box 17: Articles, Manuscripts, 1958-1975],
[Box 18: Linka P. Johnson Materials, Nelson Flory Papers, 1870-1992],
[Box 19: Correspondence, Ledgers, 1831-1932],
[Box 20: Scrapbooks, n.d.],
[Box 21: Diary & Ceremony info, 1820-1953],
[Box 22: Papers, Letters & Writings, 1889-1923],
[Box 23: Sunday Folder Series, Books & Synod info, 1950-1968],
[Box 24: Correspondence & Recordings, 1861-1966],
[Box 25: Interview & Letters, 1865-1983],
[Box 26: Glass Slides, undated],
[Box 27: Chess Set, undated],
[Box 28: Personal Books and Writings, 1910-1952],
[Box 29: Stereopticon Viewer, undated],
[Box 30: Photos & Correspondence, 1873-1976],
[Box 31: Misc Correspondence & Paul Schovenik Account, 1904-1944],
[Box 32: Unsorted Family Info, 1884-1902],
[Box 33: Church Career Info, 1845-1924],
[Box 34: Stereoptic Cards, undated],
[Box 35: Family Photos & Programs, 1940-1983],
[Box 36: Biography Info - Diaries, 1844-1980],
[Box 37: Dikka Hjort Koren Box of Photographs and Correspondence, undated],
[All]
- Box 1: California Lutheran College Materials, Stained Glass Window Materials, Articles, Publications, and History of the Lutheran Church, 1940-1963
- Folder 1: California Lutheran College Materials, 1960
- Folder 2: California Lutheran College Materials, 1961-1963
- Folder 3: California Lutheran College Materials, 1952-1963
- Folder 4: Stained Glass Window Research Material, 1948
- Folder 5: Stained Glass Window Research Material, 1948
- Folder 6: Sermonettes and Articles for the Minnesota Farmer, August 1956- March 1958
- Folder 7: "Faith in Action" Publications and Pamphlets, 1940-1943
- Folder 8: "Faith in Action" Publications and Pamphlets, 1940-1943
- Folder 9: History of the Lutheran Church by O. M. Grimsby, 1947
- Box 2: Correspondence, Scrapbooks, 1855-1975
- Folder 1: Research Information and Paper about Religion and Higher Education, 1950-1960
- Item 1: Herman Amberg Preus- Genealogy and Family History, 1964-1965
- Folder 2: Certificate of Death for Paul Preus and Notes, 30 November 1883
- Folder 3: Note about Preus Book, 1977
- Folder 4: Scrapbook, 1887
- Folder 5: Letters, 1946-1949
- Item 2: Guestbook, 1973-1975
- Item 3: Guestbook, 1967-1973
- Item 4: Guestbook, 1975-1979
- Item 5: Guestbook, 1982-1983
- Item 6: Guestbook, 1981-1982
- Item 7: Guestbook, 1979-1981
- Item 8: Guestbook, 1971-1972
- Item 9: Guestbook, 1926-1930
- Item 10: Guestbook, 1947-1960
- Item 11: Guestbook, 1960-1964
- Item 12: Guestbook, 1964-1967
- Item 13: Crown Royal Parchment Box with Letters, News Clippings, and Pamphlets, 1907-1989
- Folder 6: Grammar Books, Napkins, and News Articles, 1900-1975
- Folder 7: News Clippings and Pamphlets, 1898-1975
- Folder 8: News Clippings and Pamphlets, 1855-1950
- Folder 9: College Chips Vol. 19 Number 6 and Lutheran Magazines, 1902-1927
- Box 3: Scrapbooks, 1920s-1930s, 1933, 1939
- Item 1: Scrapbook: The War; Friday, September 1, 1939 to Sunday October 1, 1939, 1939
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:10:1
- Item 2: Envelope of Clippings: Dr. Laur Larsen, 1933
- Appear to be clippings related to Dr. Karen Larsen's published biography of her father.
- Item 3: Scrapbook, 1920s-1930s
- Contains assorted clippings from a variety of newspapers including College Chips, Luther College Alumni, Amerika, the Wisconsin State Journal, and Skandinaven.
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:7:1
- Box 4: Linka Preus Diaries, 1851
- Box 5: Magnifier, undated
- Box 6: Books, 1909-1977
- Item 1: Om Sl, 1909
- Item 2: Book on Hjort Family, 1912
- Item 3: Hans Fredrik Bang's 1820-1890, 1965
- Item 4: Pioneer Pastors and Their Wives News Bulletin, Sep-52
- Folder 1: Magazine "Correspondent", Autumn 1965
- Item 5: Photo envelope about Ella's Wedding, Sept. 22, 1909
- Item 6: Ledger, 1897
- Item 7: Porsgrund 1807-1907, 1907
- Item 8: Gl, 1928
- Item 9: Provst Alexander Langes Optegnelser Om Sit Liv og Sin Samtid, 1792-1863, 1905
- Item 10: Fredrikshald I 250 Aar Vol. 1, 1915
- Item 11: Fredrikshald I 250 Aar Vol. 2, 1915
- Item 12: S, undated
- Item 13: Kongsberg 1624-1924, 1949
- Item 14: Kongsberg 1624-1924, 1949
- Item 15: Knut Takla Det Norske Folk I de Forenede Stater, 1913
- Box 7: News Articles/Brochures, 1943-1987
- Folder 1: Linka's Diary Illustrations, undated
- Item 1: Record. Formation of the American Lutheran Church, April 1960
- Item 2: Christmas Decorated Box with Newspaper, Programs, Letters, and a Cassette Tape containing the Celebration of Merger Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1905-1969, 7 October 1982,
- Folder 2: Correspondence and a Program, 1943, undated
- Item 3: After Three Years- Norway, 1943
- Item 4: Norges Jul, 1982
- Item 5: Julehelg, undated
- Item 6: Scandinavia Today Minnesota, 1982-1983
- Item 7: Magnetic Recording Tape. Cornerstone Service, Spring Prairie, 26 May 1957
- Item 8: Magnetic Recording Tape. Recording of Services, 23 May 1955
- Item 9: Magnetic Recording Tape. Dear Pledge to the Future- Chapel Talk. St. Olaf, 20 October 1956
- Item 10: Magnetic Recording Tape. Recorded on Single Track "Eicor". Dr. J.C.K. Preus, 6 May 1957
- Item 11: Magnetic Recording Tape. Violin Music at Telelag at Luther College, 29 July 1950
- Item 12: Sound Recording Tape. "Our Church", 3 March 1954
- Item 13: Magnetic Recording Tape. Our Pledge to the Future, November 20 1956
- Item 14: Magnetic Recording Tape. Built of the Rock., 6 May 1951
- Item 15: Magnetic Recording Tape. Dinner Honoring Dr. and Mrs. J.C.K. Preus Reel 3, 17 January 1957
- Item 16: Magnetic Recording Tape. Dinner Honoring Dr. and Mrs. J.C.K. Preus Reel 2, 17 January 1957
- Item 17: Magnetic Recording Tape. Dinner Honoring Dr. and Mrs. J.C.K. Preus Reel 1, 17 January 1957
- Box 8: Photos, Notes, Correspondence, 1875-1950
- Folder 1: Biographical Sketch, 1906
- Herman Amberg Preus: a Biographical Sketch from Livabilleder
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:73
- Folder 2: Notebooks, 1906-1907
- Notebooks of J.C.K Preus when he studied at John Hopkins University
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:74
- Folder 3: Papers on Women of South America, undated
- Papers on Women of South America: a talk given by Mrs. J.C.K Preus at Tuesday Club
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:75
- Folder 4: Correspondence, Confirmations, and Programs, 1882-1950
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154.74
- Folder 5: Norwegian Lutheran Church: Correspondence and Papers, 1913-1934
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154.77
- Folder 6: Various Papers, 1938, undated
- Various Papers. "One Hundred Historical Events" by O. M. Norlie, "Hvorledes Red Wing Seminar blev til" by Herman E. Jorgensen, "A Million Souls- A Million Dollars" by S. J. Fretheim, "Bishop Schreuder" by Bertine S. Astrup, "March of Faith" by J. C. K. Preus.
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:78
- Folder 7: Correspondence and Speech, 1934-1971
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:79
- Folder 8: Manuscript for "The Book, in America" and Correspondence, 1948, undated
- Manuscript for "The Book, in America" by J.C.K. Preus and Correspondence
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:80
- Folder 9: Genealogies, 1929
- Genealogies of the Lomen, Brandt, and Joys families by G. J. Lomen
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:81
- Folder 10: History of Spring Prairie parish, town of Leeds, Columbia County, Wisconsin, and Pamphlet, 1901, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:82
- Folder 11: Pictures of Luther College Students, undated
Luther College Students:
Bjug Aanondson Harstad, Alfred R. Sorenson, Oscar Adolf Tingelstad, Jacob Aall Ottesen, Mrs. Jacob Aall Ottensen, Nils Marin Ylvisaker, Lewis Gerhard Johnson, Hartwick Carinius Smeby, Christian Skattebol, Carl E. Larson, Martin A. Dahle, Gustav A. Juul, Casper D Aaker, and Lauritz Larsen
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:83:1
- Folder 12: Pictures of Luther College Students, undated
Luther College Students:
Sigurd Bernard Hustvedt, Leon Cornelius Sorlien, Herman Naeseth, Augustus A. Hallestone, Olaf Eger, Even A Vaaler, John Olson Dreng, Sven K Berven, Knute A Thorstenson, John Daniel Hexom, Arthur Skrader, Andrew O. Anderson, Carl O. Estrem, Oliver B.F. Wollan, Nils Ylvisaker Clausen, Albert Edwin Fuglie, Henry J Linde, Alfred Thomas Nelson, Carl Henry Norgaard, Lars Larsen Ullensvag, Henry Ingebritson, Axel Bergh, and Jo Hopperstad.
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:84:1
- Folder 13: Photographs, June 1911, 1956, undated
- Picture of Evangelical Lutheran Church Headquarters Staff, Picture of Caroline A. Hjort, Picture of Jacob L. Hjort, and Picture of Den Norske Synodes Sangerforbunds i St. Paul Auditorium
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:85:1
- Folder 14: Photographs, 1879-1910
- Picture of Luther College Students and Others, Picture of Luther College Glee Club, Picture of Luther College Quinta, Picture of Luther College Band, and Picture of Luther College Class of 1902
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:86:1
- Folder 15: Photographs, 1898-1907
- Pictures of Luther College (2nd) Main Building 18--, Pictures of Larsen Hall 1907, Picture of Luther College Student Life1902?, Pictures of Luther College Intramural Football Teams 1898-1902, and Picture of Luther College Baseball Team 1902
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:87:1
- Folder 16: Photographs, 1875-1930
- Pictures of Various Events in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:88:1
- Folder 17: Photographs, 1904-1906, undated
- Picture of Luther Theological Seminary Glee Club, Picture of Interior of Luther Theological Seminary, Picture of Luther Theological Seminary Class of 1906, and Picture of Concordia Seminary Group of Men
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:89:1
- Folder 18: Photographs, 1901-1956
- Pictures of Teams, Families, and People
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:90:1
- Folder 19: Photographs, 1867
- Picture of Norwegian Synod of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church Meeting Held, West Koshkonong
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:91:1
- Folder 20: Realf Ottesen Brandt's Photograph Album, 1859-1927
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:92:1
- Folder 21: Photographs, 1901-1903
- Pictures of Lutheran Ladies Seminary. Red Wing, Minn. Choral Society, Campus Buildings, Groups of Students, Faculty, Lutheran Ladies Seminary Octette
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:93:1
- Folder 22: Picture of Monument for Mrs. Diederikke Brandt, 1885
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:94:1
- Box 9: Correspondence, Bills, Translations, 1854-1977
- Folder 1: Letters to H. A. Preus Inventory List, 2 October 1975
- Folder 2: Correspondence, undated
- Folder 3: Church Pamphlet and Newspaper Clipping, 1848, undated
- Folder 4: Notes, undated
- Folder 5: Correspondence, Pamphlets, and Notes, 1846, undated
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1849, undated
- Folder 7: Travel Notes, 1866-1867
- Folder 8: Notes, 1840-1850s
- Folder 9: Correspondence and Notes, undated
- Folder 10: Notebook with Notes and Blank Colored Paper, undated
- Folder 11: Copy of H. A. Preus's Church Records from Spring Prairie and Biographical Essay about Herman Amberg Preus, 1851-1860, 1950
- Item 1: Norwegian Copies of Letters from Friends in America, 1851-1863
- Folder 12: Correspondence, 1849-1866
- Folder 13: Linka Preus's Correspondence (Personal), 1854
- Folder 14: Correspondence, Notes, and Newspaper Clippings, 1893, undated
- Folder 15: Directions for the Hubbard Combined Mower and Self-Raking Reaper and a Newspaper Clipping, undated
- Folder 16: Solmer Letter Translation Notes, 1854-1860
- Folder 17: Knud Langeland First from Norway to Settle in Township of Leeds: Took Claim to Land in 1845 by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Item 2: English Letter Translations, 1851-1863
- Folder 18: Books. Koshkonong, 100th Anniversary Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Church, and Den Norske Synode, 1894, 1914, 1947,
- Folder 19: Note, Receipts, and Luther Magazine Photocopied Article, 1944, 1974, 1977
- Folder 20: Correspondence, Items, and Newspaper Articles Concerning the Bothne Family, 1911-1959
- Folder 21: Norwegian Cookbook, 1860
- Folder 22: Photo of Synod Pastors in Chicago, 1894
- Folder 23: Memorial and Religious Pamphlets, 1903-1972
- Folder 24: H. A. Preus and C. K. Preus. Sermons, Speeches, and Articles, 1876-1925
- Folder 25: J. C. K. Preus. Letters, 1931-1966
- Folder 26: Report on Luther College in Norwegian, 1918
- Folder 27: J. C. K. Preus on "Unionism", undated
- Folder 28: Pamphlets on Norwegian American Education, 1867-1869
- Folder 29: Speech, Programs, Notes, and Newspaper Clippings, 1902, 1926, undated
- Folder 30: Speeches, 1873, 1901
- Folder 31: Correspondence Between The Department of Christian Education and J. C. K. Preus Concerning his Education in Norway, 1955
- Folder 32: Ledger, Correspondence, and Speeches, 1862, 1880, 1882
- Folder 33: Correspondence and Certificate, 1900, 1917
- Folder 34: C. K. Preus's Occasional Semmons and Addresses, 1918-1919
- Folder 35: Articles about C. K. Preus, 1952-1921
- Folder 36: Letters and Articles, 1887-1921
- Folder 37: 2 College Chips, Articles about Brandt Hall, and Photographs, 1906, 1907, 1945, 1950
- Folder 38: Report Cards for Agnes Bothne, Diary, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clipping, 1886-1922
- Folder 39: Programs, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, 1925, 1926
- Folder 40: Metal Photo Negatives, Certificates, Programs, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, 1921-1952
- Folder 41: Speech, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, undated
- Folder 42: Correspondence, 1951-1955, 1967, 1969,
- Folder 43: Correspondence, Newspaper Clippings, Photographs, College Chips, and Articles, 1970-1977
- Folder 44: Correspondence, 1864-1868, undated
- Correspondence to O.J. Hjort
- Box 10: Correspondence, 1813-1881
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1845-1875
- Primarily letters written to Linka Preus, a handful to Herman Preus, one to Sina Preus, and a couple to C.K. Preus.
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1858-1874
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1813-1873
- Folder 4: Correspondence, 1848-1875
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1844-1881
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1845-1874
- Folder 7: Correspondence, 1864-1874
- Folder 8: Correspondence, 1844-1875
- Box 11: Books
- Item 1: Book. Femti ar for Kongen by HJ. Riiser-Larsen, 1964
- Item 2: Book. The Pioneer 1940, 1940
- Item 3: Book. Oslos Kirker I Gammel og ny Tid, September 1957
- Item 4: Book. Den Norske Kirke og Kunsten giennom Seklene by Fred. Tybring, 1955
- Item 5: Book. Olympic Winter Sports in Norway: The Land of Summer-and Winter Glory, December 1950
- Item 6: Two Welcome Programs to Various Colleges, 1942
- Item 7: Book. Den Norske Studentersangforening, 1939
- Item 8: Book. Vi Vil Oss Et Land, December 1946
- Item 9: Book of Poems, 1894
- Item 10: Book. Madtrag zu bem Gefandbuche, 1839
- Item 11: Book. Synn, 1927
- Item 12: Book. Chr. Brinchmann P. A. Munch, 1962
- Item 13: Book. Erindringer af Past. R. J Wisn, 1934
- Item 14: Book. Svendne Tider by Prof. Dr. L. Dietrichson, 1896
- Box 12: Correspondence, Notes, Bible, 1844-1958
- Folder 1: Norwegian Pamphlets, 1855, 1878, undated
- Folder 2: Spring Prairie Lutheran Church Booklets and Pamphlets, 1947
- Folder 3: J. W. C. Dietrichson Letters, 1844-1851
- Folder 4: Two Copies of Herman Amberg Preus's "A Biographical Sketch from LIVSBILLEDER", Rough Drafts, and Research Material, 1906, undated
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1865, 1866, 1879
- Folder 6: Rough Draft of "A Critical Look at The Lutheran Church Among Norwegian Americans by Dr. Nelson" written by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Folder 7: Correspondence, Articles, and Notes, 1882-1925
- Folder 8: Copies of Lutheran Sentinel, 1922
- Folder 9: Copies of Lutheran Sentinel, 1929-1930
- Folder 10: Correspondence and Notes, 1916
- Folder 11: Linka's Bible, 1919
- Folder 12: Notes, Newspaper Clippings, and an Article, 1917
- Folder 13: Pamphlets, Articles, and Notes, 1917-1948, undated
- Folder 14: Notes, Newspaper Clippings, and Correspondence, 1887-1918, undated
- Folder 15: Ledger, 1910-1911
- Folder 16: Correspondence, Pamphlets, and Articles, 1911-1917, undated
- Folder 17: Correspondence, 1916, undated
- Folder 18: Correspondence, 1914-1917, undated
- Folder 19: Envelopes and Packaging, undated
- Box 13: Church Related Articles, 1935-1978
- Folder 1: Report of the Conference of The Philosophy of Christian Parish Education in The Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16 April 1956
- Folder 2: Studies in Lutheran Higher Education: Trends and Issues Affecting Lutheran Higher Education. Vol. 1 Second Edition, and Studies in Lutheran Higher Education: Christian General Education, A Curriculum Study. Vol. 1 First Edition, 1933, 1935
- Folder 3: Copies of "My Church" by J. C. K. Preus for a Bible Class Course, 1970
- Folder 4: "A Critical Look" by J. C. K. Preus, 1978
- Box 14: Letters and Cards from J. C. K. Preus's 100th Birthday and Funeral, and Soviet Union Magazines, 1884-1989
- Folder 1: Aniversary Letter, 100th Birthday Cards, and Christmas Cards, 1972, December 1981
- Folder 2: 100th Birthday Cards and Christmas Cards, Dec-81
- Folder 3: 100th Birthday Cards and Christmas Cards, Dec-81
- Folder 4: 100th Birthday Letters, 1981
- Folder 5: Wedding Invitations, Pamphlets, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, 1884, 1885, 1936, 1972, 1981,
- Folder 6: Letters and Cards from Funeral of J. C. K. Preus, Dec-89
- Folder 7: Letters and Cards from Funeral of J. C. K. Preus, Dec-89
- Item 1: Soviet Union Magazine, Mar-50
- Item 2: Soviet Union Magazine, Oct-50
- Item 3: Soviet Union Magazine, Dec-50
- Box 15: Scrapbooks and Diaries, 1851-1956
- Item 1: Grandmother's Diary Vol. 1 (Caroline Dorothea Margrethe Keyser Preus), 1 May 1851- 4 July 1851
- Item 2: Grandmother's Diary Vol. 2 (Caroline Dorothea Margrethe Keyser Preus), 5 July 1851- 30 May 1852
- Item 3: Grandmother's Diary Vol. 3 (Caroline Dorothea Margrethe Keyser Preus), 5 July 1852- 27 May 1864
- Item 4: Diary of Linka Keyser, 1850-1851
- Item 5: Scrapbook: Parish Education Articles that have Appeared in The Lutheran Teacher, 1933-1956
- Item 6: Scrapbook: Parish Education Articles that have Appeared in The Lutheran Herald, 1922-1950
- Item 7: Scrapbook Prepared by Mrs. R. O. Brandt, nee Lettie M. Galby, 1933-1938
- Item 8: Scrapbook Prepared by Mrs. R. O. Brandt, nee Lettie M. Galby and her sister, Josie A. Galby, 1898
- Box 16: "Livsbilleder" and Schedules, 1867-1929
- Folder 1: Travel Brouchures and Materials, 1914-1929
- Folder 2: Draft of Herman Amberg Preus's A Biographical Sketch from LIVSBILLEDER. Translated by J. C. K. Preus, October 1972
- Folder 3: Carbon Copies of Letters, 1851-1863
- Folder 4: Notebook with Notes, Correspondence, and Newspaper Clippings, 1867, 1881, 1890-1894, undated
- Folder 5: Part of the Church and Family History, undated
- Folder 6: Early Draft of J. C. K. Preus's Paper "From Norway's State Church to an American Church: A Grassroots Study", undated
- Folder 7: Paper about the History of the Spring Prairie church and others, 1883
- Folder 8: H. A. Preus's Sermon at the Funeral of his Father, Paul Preus, 12 January 1867
- Folder 9: Geneology of the Preus Family, undated
- Folder 10: Correspondence, 1880
- Folder 11: Envelopes, undated
- Folder 12: Time Cards, 1954-1958
- Folder 13: Hand-Burned Pictures by Dikka Reque for Dikka Brandt (Mrs. J. C. K. Preus), undated
- Box 17: Articles, Manuscripts, 1958-1975
- Folder 1: Symra Society Papers and Correspondence, 1942-1977
- Folder 2: Museum Lecture Papers and Correspondence, 1958-1978
- Folder 3: Museum Lecture Papers and Correspondence, 1958-1969
- Folder 4: SYMRA Draft Manuscripts, undated
- Folder 5: Correspondence and Draft Editing, 1975, undated
- Folder 6: Papers on the Kensington Stone and Symra, undated
- Folder 7: Papers on Symra and Norwegian Subjects, 1975, undated
- Folder 8: Index Cards, undated
- Box 18: Linka P. Johnson Materials, Nelson Flory Papers, 1870-1992
- Box 19: Correspondence, Ledgers, 1831-1932
- Folder 1: Receipts, 1852-1891
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1844-1883
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1831-1880
- Folder 4: Correspondence, 1840-1880
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1851-1882
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1851-1878
- Folder 7: Correspondence, 1847-1850
- Folder 8: Correspondence, 1862-1866
- Folder 9: Correspondence, 1846-1850
- Folder 10: Correspondence, 1863-1866
- Folder 11: Correspondence, 1864
- Folder 12: The Sermon Delivered at the Dedication of the Spring Prairie Lutheran Church. Original and Translation, 5 December 1886, 25 May 1958
- Folder 13: Ordination and Correspondence, 18,511,866
- Folder 14: Correspondence, Certificates, and Awards, 1826-1862
- Folder 15: Transcribed Letters and Documents, 1848-1880
- Folder 16: Receipts and Booklets, 1849-1851, undated
- Folder 17: Correspondence and Notes, 1851, undated
- Folder 18: Norwegian Pamphlet, 1870
- Folder 19: Newspaper Clippings, Correspondence, and an Invitation, 1947
- Folder 20: "Rural Religious Organization: A Study of the Origin and Development of Religious Groups"and Notes, 1924, undated
- Folder 21: H. A. Preus's Notes on Theological Lectures, 1848
- Folder 22: "A Critical Look at The Lutheran Church Among Norwegians in America" by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Folder 23: Norwegian Booklets, 1885, 1892
- Folder 24: Correspondence, 1856-1876
- Folder 25: Translation of "Matters Considered by the Church", 1851
- Folder 26: Ledger Book and Correspondence, undated
- Folder 27: The Stylograph or Rapid Letter Copying Book No. 5, 1887-1890
- Folder 28: Notes and Reports, 1903-1932
- Folder 29: Correspondence, 1952, 1953, 1971
- Folder 30: The Gospel Call, 1926
- Folder 31: Sermons by H. A. Preus, 1851-1852
- Folder 32: Sermons and Letters, 1891
- Box 20: Scrapbooks, n.d.
- Folder 1: Inventory Processing Sheets and Correspondence, 1972
- Item 1: Scrapbook of Clippings from Amerika, 1913-1914
- Item 2: Scrapbook of Clippings from Amerika, 1914-1916
- Item 3: Scrapbook of Clippings from Amerika, 1916-1917
- Item 4: Scrapbook of Clippings from Amerika, 1917-1938
- Item 5: Scrapbook of Clippings from Newspapers, 1902-1938
- Item 6: Scrapbook of Clippings from Newspapers, 1903-1933
- Box 21: Diary & Ceremony info, 1820-1953
- Item 1: Book. At the Latticed Window; A Pioneer Diary 1845-1864`, 1845-1864
- Folder 1: Complete Hymn Index as Found in the Major Official Hymnbooks of Lutheran Synods in America, by Laurence N. Field, 1950
- Folder 2: Manuscript for Book: History of Choral Union, 1960
- Folder 3: Pamphlets on The Hjort School of Voice Culture, Elocution, and Piano, and a Program on "The Creation" given by the Reeder Choral Society, 1906-1907, 25 May 1913
- Folder 4: Manuscript for Book: History of Choral Union (2nd Copy), 1960
- Folder 5: Book: Manuscript for "Promise and Prayer", 1960
- Folder 6: Manuscripts for "Promise and Prayer", 1958, undated
- Folder 7: Second Manuscript for book: "Promise and Prayer", 1960
- Folder 8: Manuscripts. "Kirken og Utflytter Folket" and "Barmhjertighets Arbeide og Anstalter", undated
- Folder 9: Correspondence on Class of 1902 Reunion, 1952
- Folder 10: Letter to Anders M. Sundheim from Ole Lars Kirkeberg and Collection of Poems by Ole Lars Kirkeberg, 7 November 1924, undated
- Folder 11: First, Second, and Third Draft of "Mothers in the Church" Prepared and Presented by Mrs. J. C. K. Preus for KWLC, Luther College, 24 October 1950
- Folder 12: Invitation and Admission Cards to the Inauguration Ceremonies for Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Inauguration Ceremonies Program, 20 January 1937
- Folder 13: Parish Education: Curriculum Seminar, Luther College, 28-30 July 1953
- Folder 14: 3 Drafts of the Manuscript for " The Union Movement and the Minority, 1917", 1958
- Folder 15: Correspondence used to Gather Data for "The Union Movement and the Minority, 1917", 1909-1938
- Folder 16: Manuscript for "Norsemen found a Church", 1953
- Folder 17: Manuscript for "Norsemen found a Church", 1953
- Folder 18: Materials for the Book "Norsemen found a Church", 1953
- Folder 19: Manuscript for "Minder fra Paint Creek Prestegaard" by Dikka Hjort Koren and Letters of Praise, 10 December 1941
- Folder 20: One Life to Live (Youth Social Problems Material), undated
- Folder 21: Manuscript for "Friend of the Master", undated
- Folder 22: Manuscript for "Friend of the Master", undated
- Folder 23: Manuscript for "Friend of the Master", undated
- Folder 24: Correspondence, 1820-1916
- Box 22: Papers, Letters & Writings, 1889-1923
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 6 December 1889
- Folder 2: A Family of Six by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1915-1917
- Folder 4: Scrapbook Pages, Pamphlets, and Correspondence, 1911-1918
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1911-1923
- Folder 6: Pamphlets and Correspondence, 1919-1928
- Folder 7: Pamphlets, Booklets, and Bulletins, 1878-1927
- Folder 8: Newspapers, Correspondence, and Reports, 1913-1922
- Box 23: Sunday Folder Series, Books & Synod info, 1950-1968
- Folder 1: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1950
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:41
- Folder 2: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1951
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:42
- Folder 3: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1951
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:43
- Folder 4: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1951
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:44
- Folder 5: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1952
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:45
- Folder 6: Every Sunday Folder Series, 1954
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:46
- Folder 7: Synodens Prestekoneforening Information, 1903-1911
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:47
- Folder 8: Correspondence, 1955-1958
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:48
- Folder 9: Correspondence, Brochure, Poem, Picture, and Notes, 1933-1953, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:49
- Folder 10: Manuscript for Book: A Tour of Northern Europe, 1929, 1930
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:50
- Folder 11: Manuscript for Book: A Tour of Northern Europe, 1929, 1930
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:51
- Folder 12: Manuscript for Book: A Tour of Northern Europe, 1929, 1930
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:52
- Folder 13: Manuscript for Book: A Tour of Northern Europe, 1929, 1930
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:52a
- Folder 14: Correspondence Regarding Tour of Northern Europe, 1929, 1928
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:53
- Folder 15: Correspondence, 1929-1930
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:53
- Folder 16: Letters and Manuscript from Contributors to the Book: "Widening the Frontier", 1928
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:54
- Folder 17: Letters and Manuscript from Contributors to the Book: "Widening the Frontier", 1928
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:55
- Folder 18: Manuscript for the Book: Widening the Frontier, 1928
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:57
- Folder 19: Manuscript for the Book: Widening the Frontier, 1928
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:58
- Folder 20: University of Idaho: Focus on Development and Design for Tomorrow in Higher Education; the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1961, 1968
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:59
- Folder 21: Report to Lenoir Rhyne College by Orville Dahl, 1956
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:60
- Folder 22: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, Michigan, 1967
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:61
- Folder 23: Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minn.; Design for Service, 1967
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:62
- Folder 24: A Concept of a University by Orville Dahl with Futher Thoughts, and a Report on the Proposed Plan for the Establishment of a Lutheran University, 1955
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:63
- Box 24: Correspondence & Recordings, 1861-1966
- Item 1: Scrapbook, 1912-1938
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:11
- History: Scrapbook put together by Lettie Galby (Mrs. Realf O. Brandt), mother of Dikka Brandt Preus.
- Item 2: Centennial Observance at Cedar Valley Lutheran Church, Winona County, Minnesota. J. C. K. Preus, Festival Speaker, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:97:1
- Physical Description: Format: Phonotape
- UnitID: Digital Media Inventory #: 0034090
- Item 3: Centennial Observance at Cedar Valley Lutheran Church, Winona County, Minnesota. J. C. K. Preus, Festival Speaker, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:97:2
- Physical Description: Format: Phonotape
- UnitID: Digital Media Inventory #: 0034091
- Item 4: Centennial Observance at Cedar Valley Lutheran Church, Winona County, Minnesota. J. C. K. Preus, Festival Speaker., undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:97:3
- Physical Description: Format: Phonotape
- UnitID: Digital Media Inventory #: 0034092
- Folder 1: Correspondence, 1862
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:98
- Folder 2: Correspondence, 1861-1862
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:99
- Folder 3: Correspondence to Henriette Neuberg, 1864-1866
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:100
- Folder 4: Correspondence to Henriette Neuberg, 1864-1868
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:101
- Folder 5: Correspondence to Henriette Neuberg, 1864-1866
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:102
- Folder 6: Correspondence to Henriette Neuberg, 1864-1865
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:103
- Box 25: Interview & Letters, 1865-1983
- Folder 1: Letters to Henriette Neuberg, 1864-1866
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:104
- Folder 2: Letters to Henriette Neuberg, 1865, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:105
- Folder 3: Correspondence, 1866-1871, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:106
- Folder 4: Correspondence, 1866-1870, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:107
- Folder 5: Correspondence, 1865-1870
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:108
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1867-1871
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:109
- Folder 7: Correspondence, 1868-1871
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:110
- Folder 8: Letters to Linka Preus, 1869-1871
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:111
- Folder 9: Letters to H. A. Preus, 1864
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:112
- Folder 10: Correspondence, 1864
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:113
- Folder 11: Correspondence, 1864, 1947
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:114
- Folder 12: Filmstrip, Booklet, Memorandum, Letter, and Transcript of Conversations between J. C. K. Preus and Ronald F. Matthias, 1977-1978
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:115
- Folder 13: Program for the Service of Johan Carl Keyser Preus (1881-1983), and News Bureau Story of Luther's Oldest Graduate, Dr. J. C. K. Preus, 10 December 1983, 13-19 December 1983
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:116
- Folder 14: "Building Lives" by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:117
- Folder 15: Transcript of an Interview with Dr. J. C. K. Preus by Robert E. A. Lee, interviewer, Correspondence Relating to the Interview, and Cassette Tape Containing the Interview, 1973, 1975-1976
- Acquisition Information: Accession 154:118
- Box 26: Glass Slides, undated
- Box 27: Chess Set, undated
- Box 28: Personal Books and Writings, 1910-1952
- Item 1: Writings by J. C. K. Preus, undated
- Item 2: Diary, Cash Account, and Address Book, 1950
- Item 3: Diary, Cash Account, and Address Book, 1952
- Item 4: Almanac, 1931
- Item 5: The National Diary, 1910
- Item 6: Almanac, 1941
- Item 7: The Standard Diary, 1911
- Item 8: Account Book, 1906
- Item 9: Accounts: Income and Expenses, 1911
- Item 10: Explanation, 1923
- Item 11: Date Book, 1936
- Item 12: National Diary, 1937
- Box 29: Stereopticon Viewer, undated
- Box 30: Photos & Correspondence, 1873-1976
- Folder 1: Photograph, Letter, and Tour Program, 1903, 1948, 1976
- Folder 2: Luther Band at Panama- Pacific International Expo Photos, 1915
- Folder 3: European- American Band Tour Photos, 1914
- Folder 4: Pictures and Postcards- L.C.C.B. Tour to Norway, 1914
- Folder 5: Patterns, Brochures, and Supplements, 1906, 1912, 1916, undated
- Folder 6: Correspondence, 1873-1875
- Letters to Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus.
- Folder 7: Correspondence, 1876
- Primarily letters to Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus.
- Folder 8: Advertisement and Correspondence, 1876
- Primarily letters to Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus.
- Box 31: Misc Correspondence & Paul Schovenik Account, 1904-1944
- Box 32: Unsorted Family Info, 1884-1902
- Box 33: Church Career Info, 1845-1924
- Item 1: Certificate of Ordination for Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 5 April 1907
- Item 2: Credentials of Ordination for Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 26 June 1905
- Item 3: Pension Fund of THe Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, 28 March 1924
- Item 4: Luther Seminarium Certificate for Johan Carl Keyser Preus, 1902
- Item 5: Collegium Academicum Certificate for Ove Jacob Preus, 1845
- Box 34: Stereoptic Cards, undated
- Box 35: Family Photos & Programs, 1940-1983
- Box 36: Biography Info - Diaries, 1844-1980
- Collection of notes taken by Preus during discussions of the proposed merge between the Norwegian Synod, the United Church, and the Hauge Synod, correspondence sent to Christian Keyser Preus and wife Louisa "Lulla" Hjort Preus, a translation of a biography of H.A. Preus, the manuscript diaries of Linka Preus, and other miscellanous documents.
- Folder 1: Notes of J. C. K. Preus on Meeting Between Synod and United Church, 1884, 1912-1914
- Folder 2: Notes of J. C. K. Preus, 1917
- Folder 3: Lists of People to Mrs. J. C. K. (Dikka Brandt) Preus, 1951
- Likely geneaological research
- Folder 4: Music Lyrics, n.d.
- Folder 5: Correspondence of J.C.K. Preus, 1914-1929
- Folder 6: Correspondence to Christian Keyser (C.K.) Preus and Louisa (Lulla) Hjort Preus, 1878-1897
- Folder 7: Envelopes for Diaries of L. Preus #8, 13, 1947
- Folder 8: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus, 1852-1864
- Manuscript diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating from August 11, 1852 through May 27, 1864. The front of the book contains additional poetry and hymns.
- Folder 9: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 11, 1851
- Loose sheets from the diary of Linka Keyser Preus, with entries dating from July 18,1851 and December 31, 1851
- Folder 10: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 10, 1851-1852
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating from September 1851 through July 5, 1852.
- Folder 11: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 7, 1851
- Includes loose sheets with diary entries by Linka Preus dating from March 15 through April 22, 1851, and an book of accounts beginning February 7, 1851.
- Folder 12: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 6 and 12, 1851
- Two mansucript diaries written by Linka Preus. The first has entries from February 16 through March 14, 1851, the second has entries from May 1 through September 7, 1851.
- Folder 13: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 5, 1850-1851
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus with entries dating September 24, 1850 to February 7, 1851.
- Folder 14: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 4, 1850-1851
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus, containing entries dating from January 1, 1850 to November 10, 1850, and a single entry from February 16, 1851.
- Folder 15: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 3, December 31, 1849
- Manuscript letter from Linka Keyser Preus written to her uncles and included in published editions of her diaries. Note from J.C.K. Preus: "Evidently 'first drafts' of letters to the Uncles Keyser written by Linka Keyser while at Askevold, New Year's Eve, 1849."
- Folder 16: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 2, November 27, 1849
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Preus. Booklet is dated November 27, 1849 and covers events occurring on October 9 through November 27, 1849.
- Folder 17: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 1a, 1844 (August 19, 1944)
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus. Note from J.C.K. Preus describes this as "A bit of Linka's diary, evidently autumn of 1844 during the overland journey from Christiania to Askevold."
- Folder 18: Diary of Linka Keyser Preus 1, 1845
- Manuscript booklet diary of Linka Keyser Preus, containing entries from January 1, 1845 to December 31, 1845.
- Folder 19: Preus Library Progress Report, 1966
- Folder 20: Biographical Sketch of Herman Amberg Preus, 1906, 1972
- Folder 21: Photocopies of Kirketidende Articles, 1883
- Folder 22: Luther College Accreditation Petition, n.d.
- Folder 23: Foreningsdokumenter og Indstillinger til Aarsmöderne...samt til Stiftelsesmødet for Den Norsk Lutherske Kirke i Amerika, 1917
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- Folder 24: Notes of J. C. K. Preus (Union), 1914
- Folder 25: Meeting Notes of J. C. K. Preus, circa 1910s
- Folder 26: Original Envelope and Notes for Diaries of Linka Preus, 1980
- Box 37: Dikka Hjort Koren Box of Photographs and Correspondence, undated
Browse by Box:
[Box 1: California Lutheran College Materials, Stained Glass Window Materials, Articles, Publications, and History of the Lutheran Church, 1940-1963],
[Box 2: Correspondence, Scrapbooks, 1855-1975],
[Box 3: Scrapbooks, 1920s-1930s, 1933, 1939],
[Box 4: Linka Preus Diaries, 1851],
[Box 5: Magnifier, undated],
[Box 6: Books, 1909-1977],
[Box 7: News Articles/Brochures, 1943-1987],
[Box 8: Photos, Notes, Correspondence, 1875-1950],
[Box 9: Correspondence, Bills, Translations, 1854-1977],
[Box 10: Correspondence, 1813-1881],
[Box 11: Books],
[Box 12: Correspondence, Notes, Bible, 1844-1958],
[Box 13: Church Related Articles, 1935-1978],
[Box 14: Letters and Cards from J. C. K. Preus's 100th Birthday and Funeral, and Soviet Union Magazines, 1884-1989],
[Box 15: Scrapbooks and Diaries, 1851-1956],
[Box 16: "Livsbilleder" and Schedules, 1867-1929],
[Box 17: Articles, Manuscripts, 1958-1975],
[Box 18: Linka P. Johnson Materials, Nelson Flory Papers, 1870-1992],
[Box 19: Correspondence, Ledgers, 1831-1932],
[Box 20: Scrapbooks, n.d.],
[Box 21: Diary & Ceremony info, 1820-1953],
[Box 22: Papers, Letters & Writings, 1889-1923],
[Box 23: Sunday Folder Series, Books & Synod info, 1950-1968],
[Box 24: Correspondence & Recordings, 1861-1966],
[Box 25: Interview & Letters, 1865-1983],
[Box 26: Glass Slides, undated],
[Box 27: Chess Set, undated],
[Box 28: Personal Books and Writings, 1910-1952],
[Box 29: Stereopticon Viewer, undated],
[Box 30: Photos & Correspondence, 1873-1976],
[Box 31: Misc Correspondence & Paul Schovenik Account, 1904-1944],
[Box 32: Unsorted Family Info, 1884-1902],
[Box 33: Church Career Info, 1845-1924],
[Box 34: Stereoptic Cards, undated],
[Box 35: Family Photos & Programs, 1940-1983],
[Box 36: Biography Info - Diaries, 1844-1980],
[Box 37: Dikka Hjort Koren Box of Photographs and Correspondence, undated],
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